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Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter

image The Hawaii Chapter of the Sierra Club, the state's largest environmental grassroots organization with 6,000 members, endorsed Neil Abercrombie for governor based on his proven record and detailed plans for improving Hawaii’s food and energy security and protecting the environment.

“Good environmental policy starts with good environmental politicians,” Mark Glick, Chair of the Hawaii Chapter of the Sierra Club, said at a press conference at the State Capitol. “Neil Abercrombie has been a champion for moving Hawai`i towards a sustainable future based on a keen understanding that a healthy environment is the foundation of a strong economy.”

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Hawaii State Teachers Association

image The Hawaii State Teachers Association, representing Hawaii’s 13,000 public school teachers, recommends that its members and Hawaii voters support Neil Abercrombie in the Democratic primary election race for governor.

“Neil Abercrombie understands the link between a strong public school system and a strong Hawaii economy,” said HSTA President Wil Okabe. “We believe Neil Abercrombie has been a champion of public education and as governor, he will give education the priority needed to benefit our keiki and Hawaii’s future.”

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Hawaii Venture Capital Association

image Established in 1988, the HVCA represents the interests of Hawaii’s $3.5 billion technology industry.
HVCA President Bill Spencer said: “Neil Abercrombie is the best choice if we are to heal from the divisiveness of the last eight years, make a recovery from the recession and diversify Hawaii’s economy. Neil Abercrombie brings the credibility of a true leader who listens to others while modeling hard work, thoughtfulness and empathy for the diversity that is Hawaii.

Read the HVCA endorsement (pdf).

Maui Time Weekly

image BEST GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE: Neil Abercrombie

"Former Congressman Abercrombie still faces a tough primary battle with Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann before he even gets to the general election, but if MauiTime readers had their way he'd win in a landslide. For a primer on Abercrombie's positions and policies, see our June 3 Q&A with him; in short, he's putting education at the forefront of his campaign, clearly in an effort to distinguish himself from the current (and soon-to-be termed out) governor, whose own education record is spotty to say the least (see Best State Blunder). In the end, whether he wins or loses, Abercrombie is committed; he quit his Congressional post earlier this year to focus full time on his campaign, a decision for which he drew some heat. His defense: 'I'm running for governor. You run for governor, you go all in.'"

Human Rights Campaign

image The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

HRC endorsed Neil Abercrombie for governor soon after Governor Lingle vetoed a bill that would have allowed civil unions in Hawaii. Neil's position on the issue has been consistent from the start. Neil stands with Sen. Daniel Inouye and many others who say we must never tolerate discrimination. Civil unions respect our diversity, protect people's privacy and reinforce our core values of equality and aloha.



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